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Structural Regulation
MAS Proposes Exemption Framework for Foreign Offices of FIs
15/03/2021
MAS is proposing to introduce an exemption framework for foreign head offices or branches that is similar to the proposed notified FRC framework issued in June 2020.
Anti-Money Laundering
SFC Fines Sino-Rich Securities & Futures for AML Breaches
15/03/2021
Sino-Rich Securities & Futures routinely processed 238 cash deposits and 269 third party transfers without adequate AML/CTF controls in place.
Trading & Investment
Eurex to List KOSPI 200 Futures Product from 22 March
15/03/2021
Eurex already lists KOSPI 200 Options and Mini-KOSPI 200 Futures. The addition of KOSPI 200 Futures will offer trading, hedging and margin efficiencies.
Market Abuse
Singapore Court Jails, Fines Ex-Director for False Trading
15/03/2021
The former director of investment and corporate advisory firm WLA Regnum was jailed and fined for false trading and deceiving UOB Kay Hian.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Imposes Licence Conditions on OTC Derivatives Issuer AxiCorp
15/03/2021
ASIC has agreed to set aside a January 2020 decision to suspend AxiCorp’s AFS licence following the imposition of additional licence conditions.
Trading & Investment
BNM Eases Rules for Non-resident Banks Trading Ringgit IRS
15/03/2021
Non-resident banks can trade ringgit-denominated interest rate swaps without any underlying commitment with any onshore bank or its appointed overseas offices.
Structural Regulation
SSE Signs Cooperation Agreement with Serbian Bourse
15/03/2021
The two exchanges will cooperate in information exchange, cooperative research, personnel exchange, and product development.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Sets 12 April Launch for Derivatives VCM, POS Enhancements
14/03/2021
From 12 April, the VCM will allow multiple triggers per session, and a random cutoff mechanism will be introduced in the pre-opening and pre-open allocation sessions.
Payments & Settlements
China Pilots Greater FX Autonomy for Multinational Companies
14/03/2021
Under the pilot programme, certain multinational companies will be able to purchase foreign currencies at their discretion, rather than seeking authorisation for each transaction.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Launches New China, Taiwan Index Options Contracts
14/03/2021
The new options contracts aim to meet the trading and hedging needs of investors with exposures to large and mid-cap companies in China and Taiwan.
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